Associate Professor/Professor in Physical Therapy or Nursing - College of Health Professions

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Associate Professor/Professor in Physical Therapy or Nursing - College of Health Professions

Job Posting Number: 2026034TTL

Position Description
Texas State University invites applications for the position of Associate Professor or Professor in the College of Health Professions (CHP). This tenure-track research faculty position is based at the university’s Round Rock Campus (RRC), home to 6 academic units in the College of Health Professions offering degrees in nursing, physical therapy, communication disorders, respiratory care, health informatics and information management, and radiation therapy. The College of Health Professions has two additional academic units located on the San Marcos campus that offer degrees in health administration and medical laboratory science. This 9-month research faculty position will be affiliated with either the St. David’s School of Nursing or the Department of Physical Therapy, or both, depending on the candidate’s discipline and research focus. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department of Physical Therapy offers a CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy program and includes 20 faculty and staff serving over 138 doctoral students. The department is housed in Willow Hall, which is equipped with a state-of-the-art 3,500 square foot Physical Therapy Clinic with a dedicated research space featuring a 10-camera Vicon motion capture system, force plates, and surface EMG. Specialized portable equipment includes a computerized sensor walkway system and attachable 3-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor system to allow tracking functional movement assessments external to lab spaces. An additional lab includes 921 square feet of dynamic research space with split-belt treadmill and biometric exercise testing equipment.

The St. David’s School of Nursing offers CCNE-accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, including a traditional BSN, an online RN-to-BSN, an MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner, an MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a DNP program launching in Fall of 2026. The school includes over 30 faculty and staff serving over 230 undergraduate and over 100 graduate students across the Round Rock and San Marcos campuses. The Nursing Building features over 5,734 square feet of state-of-the-art simulation and laboratory space with high and low fidelity manikins and video capabilities to support clinical education. The school also includes an additional research suite that can be configured to include a bench lab.

Texas State’s Round Rock Campus is centrally located in a thriving healthcare corridor, offering rich opportunities for collaboration with regional healthcare providers. The university is also partnering with Concept Companies to develop a life sciences incubator on the Round Rock Campus, aimed at advancing research and innovation in the life sciences and medical fields.

Position Responsibilities

Research faculty are responsible for:

• Leading and advancing independent, externally funded research initiatives
• Developing and submitting competitive grant proposals
• Effectively managing sponsored projects
• Maintaining sustained extramurally funded research projects
• Building and overseeing interdisciplinary research teams, including mentoring students and collaborators within the CHP
• Mentoring junior faculty and collaborating with college faculty on research projects
• Producing peer-reviewed scholarly outputs such as journal articles, conference presentations, or other discipline-appropriate contributions.

The College of Health Professions seeks a distinguished scholar to foster a dynamic and productive research environment. We invite applications for a research faculty position from individuals who meet the following qualifications:

Required Qualifications

Associate Professor:

• Doctoral Degree: Possesses an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, EdD, DSc, or the equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Proven Record of Scholarly Excellence: Demonstrated through a strong publication history and experience in interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Successful History of Federal Funding: Experience as a principal investigator on federally funded research projects
• Record of Funded Research: Documents more than 5 years of independent and competitively funded research experience beyond the terminal degree
• Academic Rank: Currently holds the rank of Associate Professor with tenure or is eligible for appointment at that level with tenure

Full Professor:

• Doctoral Degree: Possesses an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, MD/PhD, EdD, DSc, or the equivalent) from an accredited institution
• Proven Record of Scholarly Excellence: Demonstrated through a strong publication history and experience in interdisciplinary research collaboration
• Successful History of Federal Funding: Experience as a principal investigator on federally funded research projects
• Record of Funded Research: Documents more than 10 years of independent and competitively funded research experience beyond the terminal degree
• Academic Rank: Currently holds the rank of Full Professor with tenure or is eligible for appointment at that level with tenure

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Professor:

• Established Research Program: Demonstrates expertise and ongoing research in the area of geriatrics or pediatrics
• Existing Extramural Funding: Is supported by active extramural funding for their research program
• Professional Licensure: Licensed as a registered nurse or physical therapist
• Mentorship Experience: Demonstrates success in mentoring and developing the skills of early-stage and mid-career investigators, post-doctoral researchers, and/or graduate students
• Leadership in Professional Organizations: Demonstrates leadership and active engagement in relevant professional associations

Full Professor:

• Established Research Program: Demonstrates expertise and ongoing research in the area of geriatrics or pediatrics
• Existing Extramural Funding: Is supported by active extramural funding for their research program
• Professional Licensure: Licensed as a registered nurse or physical therapist
• Mentorship Experience: Demonstrates success in mentoring and developing the skills of early-stage and mid-career investigators, post-doctoral researchers, and/or graduate students
• Leadership in Professional Organizations: Demonstrates leadership and active engagement in relevant professional associations
• Peer Recognition: Recognized by peers for significant professional contributions, such as awards, honors, or special appointments

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54091

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/54091 or call (512) 245-2557 or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.